About the Author

Mitchell is an attorney working with the FDA in the Washington, DC area. He is a graduate of New York University and the George Washington University Law School. He was a longtime columnist for the Washington Jewish Week and has written for several healt

Reviews

"A debut memoir about adversity, identity, and a mystical quest for spiritual succor. The poignancy of her revelations...and her lifelong quest to rediscover her lost self will enthrall even readers who are skeptical of all things mystical. A beautiful, meditative account, of literary and historical merit."-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"More than a Holocaust history or memoir: a heady read that ultimately asks readers to examine their own lives...fueled with the passion of an individual's journey, accessible to a wide audience: a standout read in the literature of Holocaust survivors and Jewish spiritual exploration."-- "Midwest Book Review"

"Lucia Weitzman lives within the awareness of [her dreams] each day, somehow having this inner knowing they will ultimately lead her to the heart of her authentic self. And most beautifully, she understands that this journey never really ends--it is just the beginning of a soul finding its wings and living from the center of that truth."--Barbara Techel, author, "Through Frankie's Eyes: One Woman's Journey to her Authentic Self, and the Dog on Wheels Who Led the Way"

"The spiritual lessons of The Rose Temple open to a future where the spiritual paths of many traditions may flow together within a deep and common stream of human spirituality."--Rabbi Gerald Serotta, Executive Director, Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington